I've worked since I was twelve. Jobs are good! Jobs build character and teach you how to interact with people and they give you money! Some of my more well-off friends (for example, one who receives $200/week from her parents while she's at college and who is also in the process of installing a $100,000 pool) have never held a job and can't talk to people up to the point where they can't get on the phone to order a pizza.

Work! Work! Work!

I agree that teens should start working as soon as they legally can, at 16, usually. In most cases, some parents start teaching them the value or working for money a lot younger by giving them an allowance every week if they keep up with certain chores.

However, you can't blame the fact that 40 yr olds are working in cash registers or whatever simply because they possibly didn't work at a younger age. It could be a number of factors that caused someone to not be able to get a degree beyond high school to get a higher job. I don't care how many people say getting the degree for a higher job is worthless; in reality, and in the majority of cases, you NEED a degree if you want a better job. Alas, if a 40 yr old is doing something as crappy as fast food work, then at LEAST they are working and taking responsibility for their family. Not everyone gets the luxury or benefits to go through 4 yrs of college for a BA, for a better life.

Yes! In fact I've been job searching recently and I have an "interview" with abercrombie on Friday, but it's a "group interview", so it doesn't look very professional. :)

But the thing that kills me is that you have to be 18 to work most places. For example, I went to the Gap, which is hiring near me, but they can't take me because I'm 18 in less than a month. That means that I can't get a job there, even though I have a high school diploma, experience in working, great references, and a good attitude/personality. But some bimbo can work there even if she dropped out of high school or is failing it now, has no experience whatsoever, lousy references, and a bad attitude. Of course, she might not get the job either, but at least she has a shot and a better chance than I do... hypothetical situation, of course.

I don't know what the problem is with Teen hand jobs but... wait... did I misread that? ;)

yes,the young should have part-time job.with a part-time job,they can support themselves and know how the money come and they will have a good plan to spend it.they can also get some abilities with the job.it will improve their ability of communication and adaption.

I started to work at a very young age since both my parents were in business so I can agree that it's wise to start whenever the government allows you to. I don't know if 'working papers' are still necessary but I had mine when I came of age. I worked two jobs after school and never saved a dime! You know a young girl must have what she wants or all hell breaks loose!

In the sense that while in school you learn a bunch of stuff but are never told how this will help you get a job. I mean, what the fuck?! >:(

I hate it when the government forces me to learn stuff that they refuse to tell me what I will be qualified to do once I learn this stuff! If they tell us right off the bat what this information will be used for, then we can chose to learn information for what is applicable to what we want to do in life.

So yes, teens should be encouraged to get jobs, but through school! They should be told that what they are learning in school can be applied to a future job in whatever it is the information applies to!

Where else would they get the money necessary to win a girlfriend?

I don't believe they should be working to get that crappy job over with, but it is a good way for students to learn how to manage their time, money, and develop relationships outside of their family and school. It amazes me when I meet someone who has graduated from high school and has never had a job.

I want a job sooooooo bad and it is extraordinarily difficult for me to find one

They need some way to get money for all the condoms they go through!

I don't think that is exactly how it works (Saving money so you can get it over with and not having crappy jobs when you get older) but ANYWAY! Jobs are good, they give the teens spending money and teaches them about the "real world"

Yes, students should have jobs at 16. first, i think it's great because family need help. why family need help because when they want to pay something or they want to pay the bill or the houes to pay it. They can buy their own stuff well can buy their own stuff like their own shoes or clothes. They can be responsible. They can be responsible in life and with their money. In cnclusion,kids should get jobs.

"hey kid, did you know that you can buy your own corvette/mustang for your 21th birthday?"

can you imagine how the grades and income would improve??

I made $25/hr tutoring when I was 15 years old. I paid of my parent's mortgage and paid for my college tuition before I graduated. They basically rent the house from me at $0.

The more money the better you will be in life but also go to school.

I am a teen, (16) and do not have a job...but not of my own choice. If my parents would let me get one...

In my view, I would recommend teenagers to do part time job along with studies and must do savings and investment. Back to those days when I was a teen, I use to do marketing for custom wristband lanyard. I made a pretty much savings which helped me a lot to do business on my own.